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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you need excellent graphics performance for 3D work, gaming, or engineering tasks, the MSI Creator Z16P would be a smarter investment due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card. However, it is heavier which makes it less portable. Conversely, the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo, despite having a less powerful Intel Arc graphics, boasts an OLED screen for vivid colors, which along with its lighter build, can be advantageous for general use and mobility. It also comes with double the memory of the Creator, which can be beneficial for multitasking and certain professional applications. Keep in mind that the Prestige also offers better battery life, which could be a crucial factor for users who often work on the go. So, while the Creator Z16P is better for intensive tasks, the Prestige 16 AI Evo can be a more suitable choice for portability and everyday productivity. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Creator Z16P
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.8
8.6
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
394.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for general use, while the MSI Creator Z16P is good.
The MSI Creator Z16P offers strong performance with its higher-tier CPU and dedicated GPU, which suits multitasking and demanding software, but this comes at the cost of heavier weight and shorter battery life compared to the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo. On the other hand, the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo, while having less powerful components, shines with a high-resolution OLED screen, more RAM for smoother multitasking, superior portability due to its lighter weight, and significantly longer battery life, making it more suitable for on-the-move usage.
Gaming and AI
7.6
6.7
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Creator Z16P is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Content Creation
7.9
8.6
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for content creation, while the MSI Creator Z16P is good.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.6
8.5
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for software development, while the MSI Creator Z16P is good.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Screen Quality
8.3
8.4
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
394.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
The MSI Creator Z16P has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the MSI Creator Z16P and the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo offer vibrant and sharp displays due to their high resolution and brightness, making everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming visually pleasing. Engineering and design professionals will appreciate the extensive color coverage of both laptops, with the Prestige 16 AI Evo slightly edging out the Creator Z16P, providing more accurate color rendering for tasks like photo editing and CAD work. However, for gaming and 3D work where fast-moving visuals are key, both laptops fall short due to their lower refresh rates, which can result in less fluid motion and responsiveness during gameplay or 3D rendering.
Battery
5.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The MSI Creator Z16P has 5 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has 12 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
3.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and MSI Creator Z16P both have good portability, though the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.0
7.4
The MSI Creator Z16P has very good build quality, while the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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Key similarities
Engineering and Design
8.3
8.4
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and MSI Creator Z16P are both very good for engineering and design.
The MSI Creator Z16P stands out in engineering and design due to its high-end CPU and powerful dedicated GPU, which are crucial for performance in resource-intensive tasks, complemented by a high-quality IPS screen that offers good color accuracy. In contrast, the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo offers an OLED screen with even better color accuracy and resolution, along with more RAM for multitasking, but its CPU and GPU are less powerful than those of the Z16P, which may affect performance with demanding engineering software.
Cost
$1,300
$1,349
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
$2,000
The MSI Creator Z16P has a price of $1,300 and the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo costs $1,349.
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Spec Comparison
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| MSI Creator Z16P | MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,300 | $1,349 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2023 | December 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.75'' | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.75'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.27 lbs | 3.31 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.13" | 14.11" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.18" | 10.02" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-12900H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5 Hours | 12 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 3840 x 2400 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 394 nits | 362 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.2/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.8/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Mario Petzold | June 2022
"There's almost nothing left to be desired with the MSI Z16P. The creator laptop offers enormous performance resources for image editing, video editing, rendering, and more. All this is presented on a precalibrated, adequately sized, and high-resolution display. Its color space, refresh rate, and panel technology are also perfectly suited for a device that specializes in video reproduction and editing."
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Mark Anthony Ramirez | December 2023
"The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is meant to be a business-focused laptop, but it ends up being the MacBook challenger PC laptop enthusiasts have longed for. Not only can it meet and, in many cases, surpass the M2-powered MacBooks, but it is also surpassing the baseline M3 MacBooks, which is a giant leap forward for Intel-powered laptops. This isn’t hyperbole; this is what the numbers show."
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About MSI
MSI, also known as Micro-Star International, is a Taiwanese technology corporation. MSI is known for their wide range of gaming devices. Their series include the entry-level Cyborg/Thin and Sword/Katana series, the mid-range Bravo/Delta and Crosshair/Pulse series, and their high-end Vector, Raider, Stealth, and Titan GT series. At every performance level, MSI offers a variety of devices with varying balances between performance, battery life, weight, and price, making them a solid option to consider at every price point.
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